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Visiting in Atlanta and wanted to try another fried chicken place. Had tried Gus' already. Wasn't expecting to try Korean style but glad we did. Four of us thought the chicken was delicious...nicely fried and juicy (even the white meat). We also tried their green salad (cabbage and corn with a 1000 Island-type dressing), Kimchee mac and cheese (not to our liking), and the Korean corn (kernels with mozzarella cheese). Didn't get a pic of our 1/2 bird before we chowed at it. For the Taiwan Beer, this was the least favorite version that we tried (mango and lychee were great tasting). The establishment itself was simple, with some bench seating and regular chairs around tables, black walls and a couple of tvs. You order at the counter and the menu is clearly displayed on the wall. The cashier was cheerful and welcoming. It wasn't long for our order to come up and the chicken was piping hot. We chose the honey garlic sauce, which was like the Asian take of syrup (a bit too much on the sweet side). It's definitely a place to go try when you're over there. Yum!
I had been wanting to check this place out for a while, so my friend and I finally walked over for a Saturday night dinner. Inside, the space felt pretty industrial and seemed like more of a takeout spot, but there was still plenty of space and seating. I ordered the wings with the Korean Sweet Heat sauce and also got a side of the roasted kimchi mac & cheese. The food came out pretty fast and the staff was super nice with getting us napkins to clean off our table which I appreciated. I found it a little strange the wings came with sauce on the side rather than coated in the sauce, but the wings themselves were super delicious and juicy! The sauce also had a fantastic blend of sweet and spicy. The star was definitely the kimchi mac n cheese though!! The mac n cheese was so creamy and cheesy and I LOVED the kimchi (and I'm usually not a kimchi person!). There was some great tanginess and flavors in the mac n cheese. Overall, neat spot and really solid food, but I wish the wings came dressed in sauce already and I'd probably just get takeout next time.
Very casual fast food vibe. The menu is small and very specialized to what they do. I ordered the chicken tenders which came with a very generous 6 pieces nicely breaded with a bit of a spicy seasoning (I'm a spice wimp so it was a little spicy for me). I ordered them with the Korean sweet heat sauce as the person taking my order at the counter said that it wasn't very spicy and she was right. She was also very efficient and friendly. The sweetness of the sauce pairs wonderfully with the already spiciness of the chicken. I also got the kimchi Mac and cheese which was delicious and also just a little spicy. They have a fountain drink machine with Coke products which I loved to see as so many places just have a cooler with bottled and canned drinks and I prefer fountain soda. Music playing was a mix of r&b hip hop soul and was pleasant for the environment. There were mistake TV's showing tennis, nascar and ESPN. If you're jonesing for some chicken, I recommend.
Just ok to me. It was almost completely empty when we visited on a Saturday afternoon. The cashier was knowledgeable and provided recommendations, but the food was just ok to me. I really loved the fries, especially the ones with the cheese powder. The chicken tenders were just ok, however. Nothing to really write home about. Could use some more seasoning. I wish you could try the different sauces vs. just kinda blindly pick one. I chose the sweet heat, with the hopes it would taste like the Chick-fil-A sweet sriracha. It didn't. :/ the wings are pretty small too.
Very good experience! Tenders were good, Sandwich was great, wings were nice crispy. My favorite side were the cheese fries, didn't love the kimchi Mac and cheese, the kimchi didn't have the familiar fermented flavor but it tasted like sauerkraut. Overall very good place
Not sure if it's cause of delivery... But for the price I'd paid. You would expect this meal to be bigger portions? I felt like the value just isn't there. If it was solely base on their technique and gave a different type of flavors compared to many fried chicken spots. I would've been okay with that, sadly it wasn't. The chicken was sadly dry and the mini sides were easily forgettable. Hopefully if we choose this next time around with our company. It'll be better.
This is a great fast casual korean fried chicken spot. We got a half bird which comes with 3 sides and pickled radish! The server at the counter was welcoming and order came out pretty quick. There were many tables and chairs even around dinner time. The bird was a mixed of white and dark meat but didn't taste dry. They had awesome Korean slaw salad with a strong taste of gochujang, kimchi mac and cheese with Gouda and cheese corn! Overall, this is a great spot for a quick bite and fusion flavors!
We will definitely be returning. Food aside, Sean's friendliness and overall hospitality was refreshing. You don't get that from the food industry nowadays. He visited our table a couple times to answer our questions, chat with us, and give us tips on how to maximize our meal experience (like encouraging us to use the palate cleanser, and trying my side with my chicken. You can tell he cares about the customer experience. Thanks, Sean! Now, onto the food. 10/10. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The sauces were on point. The Cheese Fries were addictive! The Korean Slaw was sooo refreshing and flavorful (and it has a kick!). The Cheese Corn was pretty good. The restaurant was very clean, and the art was nice! We can't wait to go back and try more sauces and menu options.
The Korean fried chicken was The crunch, juiciness, seasoning, the size. I loved the Korean Sweet Heat sauce to dip the chicken and fries in. The fries were very tasty, salty and crispy. The Mac & Cheese was not tasty at all but I'm sure someone would like it. The menu is simplistic. I appreciated the sauce being on the side versus cooked in. Ambiance was nothing special but I appreciate the cleanliness and simplicity.
What a nice neighborhood find this restaurant was! We absolutely loved everything. We came here on a whim and never expected to have such a wonderful tasting meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a nice crunch on the outside but juicy and tender inside. All of our sides were absolutely delicious, the fries were awesome and the service was super friendly and nice. The restaurant is quite large and very clean with a cool atmosphere. I also like that It's a family owned business! Definitely recommend it
Delicious fast casual spot in Atl. Don't expect to be blown away in terms of service or ambiance as it's like any fast casual sport, but the food definitely hits home. Ordered mac n cheese, loaded fries, and a few types of chicken. All were delicious but the kimchi mac (unfortunately not pictured) was the star of the show! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for good food without having to break the budget.
It was my first time trying something like this. It was different yet tasty and a bit on the spicy side. If I were a spice girl, this place would definitely be at the top of my list! However, I'm not but I still forged through. The flavors are yummy and a, I would have never thought of this but surprisingly, it works! The space coming in was cool too, very modern chic. Unfortunately, on the day that I went the staff there wasn't as helpful. In a place so unique like this, it is imperative that someone greets you and when you tell them that you've never been here before, give you insight on what's in store and maybe offer suggestions. That didn't happen at all, it was more so, please know what you want before ordering because I don't have the patience or willingness to assist. Outside of that (which is a big thing because if anyone has read my reviews we all know that friendly staff is major on my list of feeling like me and my money is appreciated and for whether or not I'll return, share and invite others since I always have family and friends coming into town. Now although I live about 20 plus minutes away, I still wouldn't mind giving them another try with someone who has a palette for their food combinations. Meaning I'm willing to refer and bring someone else there to give them a chance to experience it. Until next time, enjoy the food pics below.
2 years ago
Mukja is pretty spacious inside with an industrial feel. The service was pretty fast as well. I ordered the Soy Garlic Wings and Korean Loaded Fries. I thought that the wings were not as crispy as typical Korean fried chicken that I have had, but it was still crispy and juicy. The sauce for the chicken is in a sauce cup that you drizzle or dip your chicken in and I did not like that too much as I felt like the flavors from the sauce did not absorb well into the chicken. I prefer my chicken to already be covered with the sauce coating. However, I did think that the Korean Loaded Fries were good! read more
Visiting in Atlanta and wanted to try another fried chicken place. Had tried Gus' already. Wasn't expecting to try Korean style but glad we did. Four of us thought the chicken was delicious...nicely fried and juicy (even the white meat). We also tried their green salad (cabbage and corn with a 1000 Island-type dressing), Kimchee mac and cheese (not to our liking), and the Korean corn (kernels with mozzarella cheese). Didn't get a pic of our 1/2 bird before we chowed at it. For the Taiwan Beer, this was the least favorite version that we tried (mango and lychee were great tasting). The establishment itself was simple, with some bench seating and regular chairs around tables, black walls and a couple of tvs. You order at the counter and the menu is clearly displayed on the wall. The cashier was cheerful and welcoming. It wasn't long for our order to come up and the chicken was piping hot. We chose the honey garlic sauce, which was like the Asian take of syrup (a bit too much on the sweet side). It's definitely a place to go try when you're over there. Yum! read more
I had been wanting to check this place out for a while, so my friend and I finally walked over for a Saturday night dinner. Inside, the space felt pretty industrial and seemed like more of a takeout spot, but there was still plenty of space and seating. I ordered the wings with the Korean Sweet Heat sauce and also got a side of the roasted kimchi mac & cheese. The food came out pretty fast and the staff was super nice with getting us napkins to clean off our table which I appreciated. I found it a little strange the wings came with sauce on the side rather than coated in the sauce, but the wings themselves were super delicious and juicy! The sauce also had a fantastic blend of sweet and spicy. The star was definitely the kimchi mac n cheese though!! The mac n cheese was so creamy and cheesy and I LOVED the kimchi (and I'm usually not a kimchi person!). There was some great tanginess and flavors in the mac n cheese. Overall, neat spot and really solid food, but I wish the wings came dressed in sauce already and I'd probably just get takeout next time. read more
Very casual fast food vibe. The menu is small and very specialized to what they do. I ordered the chicken tenders which came with a very generous 6 pieces nicely breaded with a bit of a spicy seasoning (I'm a spice wimp so it was a little spicy for me). I ordered them with the Korean sweet heat sauce as the person taking my order at the counter said that it wasn't very spicy and she was right. She was also very efficient and friendly. The sweetness of the sauce pairs wonderfully with the already spiciness of the chicken. I also got the kimchi Mac and cheese which was delicious and also just a little spicy. They have a fountain drink machine with Coke products which I loved to see as so many places just have a cooler with bottled and canned drinks and I prefer fountain soda. Music playing was a mix of r&b hip hop soul and was pleasant for the environment. There were mistake TV's showing tennis, nascar and ESPN. If you're jonesing for some chicken, I recommend. read more
Just ok to me. It was almost completely empty when we visited on a Saturday afternoon. The cashier was knowledgeable and provided recommendations, but the food was just ok to me. I really loved the fries, especially the ones with the cheese powder. The chicken tenders were just ok, however. Nothing to really write home about. Could use some more seasoning. I wish you could try the different sauces vs. just kinda blindly pick one. I chose the sweet heat, with the hopes it would taste like the Chick-fil-A sweet sriracha. It didn't. :/ the wings are pretty small too. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Very good experience! Tenders were good, Sandwich was great, wings were nice crispy. My favorite side were the cheese fries, didn't love the kimchi Mac and cheese, the kimchi didn't have the familiar fermented flavor but it tasted like sauerkraut. Overall very good place read more
Not sure if it's cause of delivery... But for the price I'd paid. You would expect this meal to be bigger portions? I felt like the value just isn't there. If it was solely base on their technique and gave a different type of flavors compared to many fried chicken spots. I would've been okay with that, sadly it wasn't. The chicken was sadly dry and the mini sides were easily forgettable. Hopefully if we choose this next time around with our company. It'll be better. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This is a great fast casual korean fried chicken spot. We got a half bird which comes with 3 sides and pickled radish! The server at the counter was welcoming and order came out pretty quick. There were many tables and chairs even around dinner time. The bird was a mixed of white and dark meat but didn't taste dry. They had awesome Korean slaw salad with a strong taste of gochujang, kimchi mac and cheese with Gouda and cheese corn! Overall, this is a great spot for a quick bite and fusion flavors! read more
3 years ago
We will definitely be returning. Food aside, Sean's friendliness and overall hospitality was refreshing. You don't get that from the food industry nowadays. He visited our table a couple times to answer our questions, chat with us, and give us tips on how to maximize our meal experience (like encouraging us to use the palate cleanser, and trying my side with my chicken. You can tell he cares about the customer experience. Thanks, Sean! Now, onto the food. 10/10. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The sauces were on point. The Cheese Fries were addictive! The Korean Slaw was sooo refreshing and flavorful (and it has a kick!). The Cheese Corn was pretty good. The restaurant was very clean, and the art was nice! We can't wait to go back and try more sauces and menu options. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
The Korean fried chicken was The crunch, juiciness, seasoning, the size. I loved the Korean Sweet Heat sauce to dip the chicken and fries in. The fries were very tasty, salty and crispy. The Mac & Cheese was not tasty at all but I'm sure someone would like it. The menu is simplistic. I appreciated the sauce being on the side versus cooked in. Ambiance was nothing special but I appreciate the cleanliness and simplicity. read more
4 years ago
What a nice neighborhood find this restaurant was! We absolutely loved everything. We came here on a whim and never expected to have such a wonderful tasting meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a nice crunch on the outside but juicy and tender inside. All of our sides were absolutely delicious, the fries were awesome and the service was super friendly and nice. The restaurant is quite large and very clean with a cool atmosphere. I also like that It's a family owned business! Definitely recommend it read more
Delicious fast casual spot in Atl. Don't expect to be blown away in terms of service or ambiance as it's like any fast casual sport, but the food definitely hits home. Ordered mac n cheese, loaded fries, and a few types of chicken. All were delicious but the kimchi mac (unfortunately not pictured) was the star of the show! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for good food without having to break the budget. read more
3 years ago
It was my first time trying something like this. It was different yet tasty and a bit on the spicy side. If I were a spice girl, this place would definitely be at the top of my list! However, I'm not but I still forged through. The flavors are yummy and a, I would have never thought of this but surprisingly, it works! The space coming in was cool too, very modern chic. Unfortunately, on the day that I went the staff there wasn't as helpful. In a place so unique like this, it is imperative that someone greets you and when you tell them that you've never been here before, give you insight on what's in store and maybe offer suggestions. That didn't happen at all, it was more so, please know what you want before ordering because I don't have the patience or willingness to assist. Outside of that (which is a big thing because if anyone has read my reviews we all know that friendly staff is major on my list of feeling like me and my money is appreciated and for whether or not I'll return, share and invite others since I always have family and friends coming into town. Now although I live about 20 plus minutes away, I still wouldn't mind giving them another try with someone who has a palette for their food combinations. Meaning I'm willing to refer and bring someone else there to give them a chance to experience it. Until next time, enjoy the food pics below. read more
Just tried Mukja . Have to say honestly it's over priced fast food. I got a half bird and it come with 3 sides and one sauce. My chicken must have been a very small bird. Maybe a Quail haha. A lot of the chicken was very dry. My sides were max n cheese, fries and the slaw. The slaw was good. Max n cheese was pretty flavorless and mushy. I'm giving it 3 stars because the soy- garlic sauce was great and helped with the dry pieces. They should really toss the chicken in your desired sauce instead of giving it to you on side. $30 for a small chicken and sides for one person is ridiculous. read more
Went to Mukja for the first time for lunch today. I had the wings which I thought were very good. Super crispy and crunchy, just the way I like them. My husband had the bird on a bun and he said it was just ok. I didn't try it. We had the cheesy corn and it wasn't very good. Also the Korean slaw was good but a bit too spicy for my taste but if you like spicy you'll probably love it. The inside is pretty cool with the murals. The soda machine was basically out of all of the drinks my husband and I would have preferred. And just a heads up it's a cashless business. Overall it was just an OK dining experience. read more
5 years ago
I had the the delight of being treated for lunch by my Eldest Son today, and OMGGGGG what a wonderful dining experience! Customer Service: Taste of food: Time to get food: Cleanliness of restaurant & ladies room: We both thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday afternoon outing! I'll definitely be back! read more
Yum. Mukja is a delicious blend of Korean + American. It is located right in the heart of Midtown and offers a selection of some delicious fried chicken with a Korean twist. From my time in Atlanta, this was one, if not is, my favorite Korean Fried Chicken place. Ordered - Whole Bird with Sides (5/5). So tasty! I love the crispiness of the chicken and how big and succulent it is. The sides are on-point too, from the kimchi-infused coleslaw to the southern style mac n' cheese, this is a great value meal for the family Note: only giving a 4/5 since there was one stance when the chicken was very undercooked and we had to air fry it again I would go back to this place and try the other dishes like the chicken sandwich. So many good options! read more
3 years ago
I wanted to love this place because of the great reviews and super cute decor, but the food was average for me. The chicken tenders were very juicy, hot, and crunchy, but the breading lacked flavor. The sweet and spicy sauce was pretty good, but it was a little too sweet in my opinion. I absolutely loved the korean slaw - this was the star of the meal for me. The dressing was like a gochujang mixed with sesame oil, and it was so flavorful. The corn cheese was very disappointing. Pieces of corn were floating in this super salty liquid that did not taste very cheesy at all. read more
This place is in midtown and validates parking. It's a counter serve spot with Korean fried chicken we got the wings which were cooked perfectly but maybe needed more seasoning for my taste buds. The chicken on a bun was done well and perfect balance of flavors. Each of these dishes came with a side and we liked the Mac and cheese. But want to try the loaded fries. Heads up the sauces (Korean sweet heat and comeback)are on the sweeter side too. So the food is not spicy. read more
On a quiet street near Sweet Hut is a cute little shop, clean and inviting looking from outside. Mukja Korean Fried Chicken is an amazing add to the ATL area. My husband and I were so excited to try it - and the chicken is halal! (Note: Sean, one of the owners at the front counter, clarified that it's the fried chicken pieces right now that are halal - the chicken for the wings and the bird on a bun are not, so best be sure to ask when you come in. There is also bacon in the bowl as well as the Mac and cheese, though you can request for that to be removed in the Mac). -ambience: the interior is really cute - even though it's a fast casual place, it was really clean and the interior decorations added a nice touch - clearly, enthusiastic about Korean culture and good food. They have some high tops and a few tables with benches for those who would like to dine in, all clean. Even the bathroom was spotless! 5/5 -service: Sean, one of the owners, was our main POC while there and was really awesome and welcoming! He took the time to explain to us all the halal options, the different sauce flavor profiles, and he brought the food to our table and checked in on us to see how everything was. It was amazing service, he really made us feel at home! 5/5 -food: OMG, I am just glad it's a bit of a drive, or else I'd be here daily for dinner! The fried chicken is super fresh, perfectly crispy, and goes really well with the sauces. We got both dark and white meat, and both hit the spot! The fries were really good too, nice and crispy. There were several sauces that we tried - the comeback (thousand island like), the A-T hell (habanero with a hint of sweet) and soy garlic (similar to standard Chinese style sauce). My favorite was the A-T hell! They also provide sides with the meal - the pickled radish and the Korean slaw were delicious, and the Mac and cheese was solid too. 5/5 The chicken orders are a little on the small side - my husband and I ordered a half bird, and then we went back to order another quarter, because we were fighting over the last chicken piece and still had room for more. Best be sure, we will be back. A solid KFC in ATL!! And it's halal - what not to like?? read more
The fried chicken is popping. The waffle, however was greasy and didn't taste that good; and the syrup for dipping tasted a bit funky too. I was super disappointed about that but I'd come back for the chicken alone. Heads up: the 'quarter bird' meal comes with 2 pieces of chicken. I mistakenly didn't ask and had expected 3 pieces. Bummer. read more
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Peter C.
Hey Nicole, thanks so much for stopping by! We're glad you enjoyed…
2 years ago
Oh my gosh what a meal! How did I not know about this place sooner?! First off, parking was super easy because there's a huge parking deck right next door, so you don't have to worry about that. We came on a Sunday afternoon right after church so the restaurant wasn't crowded yet. We ordered the whole bird, wings, Mac and cheese, and corn cheese. The whole bird is a lot of food for two people, and it is so delicious. They provide you with three different sauces which add to the meal but you could honestly eat at the chicken without any sauce because it's that tasty. The wings are cooked different from the whole bird so I would have preferred to not get the wings, but they were still good, just different. The corn cheese was a miss for me and I wouldn't order it again because I didn't really care for the texture of it. The Mac and cheese with kimchi was delicious and I ate every bite of it. It was creamy and a little spicy and I loved it. read more
4 years ago
Ah KFC - and I'm not referring to the imposter Colonel Sanders KFC. I'm talking about KFC near and dear to my heart: Korean Fried Chicken. Fun fact: fried chicken was first introduced to Korea when the American military set foot and stationed on Korean soil during the Korean War in the late 1940s. The US troops that were stationed in Korea during Thanksgiving only had chicken instead of turkey to celebrate - and the rest, as they say, is history In the case of Mukja (which means "Let's Eat" in Korean), two entrepreneurial friends (Peter and Sean) wanted to create a business that stood out while also drawing upon their vast restaurant experience. They decided to put their talents together, one thing led to the next, and ultimately Mukja KFC was born. There's something about every KFC joint that hits you slightly different. Maybe its the fact that the chicken is double fried that leads to a delightful crunch- or maybe it's how the chicken is usually tossed in sauces with sweet/spicy/savory notes along with a proprietary secret batter. Brining the chicken, in my humble opinion, is the missing step at most KFC joints. Thankfully, Mukja, actually leverages the power of a brine for all their chicken before the entire cooking process starts. The result is a wonderful, flavorful, and MOIST piece of chicken for every crunchy bite. While KFC is not the healthiest food choice, make sure you get some exercise in that day to eat everything relatively guilt-free e.g., hit the gym, run around your neighborhood, or twerk upside down (my personal favorite). My party ordered the whole bird which had dark/white meat and comes with 4 sides, 2 large specialty sauces, and pickled Korean radish. We decided on the Soy Garlic and Sweet Heat sauces along with the Korean Loaded Fries, the Korean Slaw, Cheese Corn, and the Mac & Chz. Everything was great but my favorite side was definitely the Mac - which used a smoked gouda sauce topped with roasted Kimchi. If you're looking for KFC in Atlanta, look no further than Mukja. Kudos to the owners for introducing something different and exciting in the ever-growing Atlanta food scene! read more
2 years ago
The real KFC! You're missing out. Period! Chicken is fried with a perfect crisp. If you're looking for a well seasoned fried chicken, pump your breaks, the flavor is in the sauce. I had the Sweet Heat Korean classic sauce which is a must try for first timers. They added the Honey Butter sauce and it was overwhelmingly sweet. I'm not a fan. Y'all can keep that one next time. Waffles are berry popular in Seoul, both savory and sweet. This was a savory one. I was not particularly a fan of the oniony/chive filling. Not my jam but the waffle was well cooked. Mac and cheese made with Gouda and had a kimchi topping that is cooked with bacon for all you Veg and Vegans. I asked for mine without bacon. To me it was fusion overload. Mr. Kimchi ain't ask you to officiate his marriage to mac & cheese. And Ms. Mac says she's been doing just fine by herself. Service was great! Well the girl (ok fine, young lady) who took my order was friendly and helpful and informative. There was another young lady standing by in a daze looking like she had just seen a ghost or had a fight with her boyfriend. Either way she looked unpleasant and unwelcoming but I wasn't there for her, i was there fir the KFC so I didn't pay her much attn. read more
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Peter C.
Maisha, thank you for your detailed review! We will take your…
2 years ago
We really enjoyed the Korean fried chicken and sides from Mukja Korean Fried Chicken in Midtown. With competitor Choong Man Chicken now with a location next to Georgia Tech, the city has some good options for KFC. We no longer have to drive up to Duluth. Some of my favorites in Gwinnett include Choong Man, BBQ Olive Chicken, and Thank U Chicken. So, if your tastes are similar to mine, then I think you'll like Mukja. Their fried chicken is very tasty. Mukja is located on the ground level of the Metropolis high-rise condominiums, next door to Taco Mac, same building as Sweet Hut. It's in the old BurgerIM space. During our visit, there were four free, marked, parking spaces in front of the restaurant (street parking). Plenty of additional parking is available in the Metropolis deck, free with validation. The restaurant is nice. It's simple, clean, and modern with a spacious, open floor plan. The interior has an industrial look with an exposed ceiling/ductwork, polished concrete flooring, and black-and-white subway tile. The setup is fast-casual with self-serve fountain drinks (Coca-Cola Freestyle machine) and tea. Blown-up, colorful photos of the restaurant, its owners, and food are used for decor. The dining room has a cool mural which encapsulates the restaurant well. "Mukja" is Korean for "let's eat." The graphics are an homage to the city of Atlanta. The food is a fusion of Korea with the American South. The owners are Korean American. That's something that sets this place apart from other KFC businesses in metro Atlanta, some of which are chains/franchises from Korea. Hip hop music, as opposed to K-pop, played while we waited inside, to really give us that ATL vibe. Unfortunately, there's no outdoor seating. When we visited, the menu was streamlined: Korean fried chicken, wings, a Korean fried chicken sandwich, a grilled chicken rice bowl, five side options, and frozen custard for dessert. Along with the aforementioned fountain drinks and tea, they serve beer too. Prices on the online menu (DoorDash), linked from Mujka's website, were more expensive than those listed on the paper menu at the restaurant. For example, I paid $32.50 for our Whole Bird, but the paper menu showed $25. You might want to call and confirm these price discrepancies in case there's a way you can save money by bypassing DoorDash (or something). We tried Mukja's Korean fried chicken, their chicken sandwich, all sauces, and all sides. Here's what we got: * Whole Bird ($32.50) - Korean fried chicken, feeds 3-4; includes four sides, two sauces, and pickled radish - Sides: * Waffle - garlic, jalapeno, scallion, honey butter * Mac & Cheese (+$1) - kimchi, bacon, smoked Gouda * The Standard (+$1) - green cabbage, white onion, sweet corn, gochujang, thousand island * Fries with honey butter (+$0.50) - Idaho potato, hand-cut daily - Sauces: Sweet heat and soy garlic * Bird on a Bun ($12) - Martin's potato roll, fried chicken thigh, pickled veggies, comeback sauce - Side: Korean slaw - scallion, red cabbage, gochugaru vinaigrette In short, the Korean fried chicken and the chicken sandwich (Bird on a Bun) were outstanding. The sides were OK to good. Don't sleep on Mukja's chicken sandwich. I think it might be the best single item on the menu. The chicken was exceptionally crispy and crunchy. Of all the Korean fried chicken restaurants I've tried, Mukja's chicken has probably been the absolute crispiest and crunchiest. Every piece was tender and juicy too. Excellent. Something they do different is they serve their sauce on the side, which I don't mind. I thought all of the sauces were good and I can't say I had a favorite. Maybe the soy garlic. It had strong ginger flavor and also included discernible bits of yummy garlic and scallion. The sweet heat was thick and sticky. It reminded me of a sugary sauce one might get at a Chinese takeout joint. The honey butter sauce was like syrup; sweet and savory. Bird on a Bun - wow. Amazing. It's probably unlike any chicken sandwich you've had before. The sandwich I had was packed with a crispy, crunchy, juicy thigh. It was more than enough meat. Pickled veggies included shredded daikon and carrots. My only criticism is the potato roll, particularly the bottom half, didn't do a great job of containing the monstrosity of delicious ingredients. My favorite side was the Korean slaw. It was light and refreshing with wonderful flavors. I love scallions and the gochugaru (chili powder) vinaigrette was terrific, packed with umami. My wife loved the waffle because it fused in pajeon, Korean scallion pancake. We thought that was really creative and unique. The ingredient combination and flavors worked well. Nice work, Mukja. We were also fans of the fries. Simple, crispy, salty, appetizing, well done. The Standard was OK while the mac & cheese was underwhelming. The latter simply lacked depth in flavor. The kimchi topping overpowered the mac & cheese. Service was great. My order was ready on time. read more
Second time coming here recently and happy to have Mukja Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) in Midtown ATL~ First things first-- Parking: Few spots in front of storefront OR The Metropolitan parking deck. Mukja validates so be sure to ask on your way out! The inside is clean and they do have dine-in tables with social distancing enforced. No outdoor seating. Food: * Whole Bird ($30): Enough to feed 3-4 people. Whole chicken orders come with 4 sides, 2 sauces and pickled radish. The chicken was SUPER tasty! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I got the sweet and spicy sesame sauce and the spicy one. Used both sauces as a dip. However, the chicken is just as yummy plain. The sides ordered were: * Waffles * Slaw * Mac n' cheese * The Standard All the sides were just A-OK. I think the fries (which I ordered last time) were my favorite. Also the side portions are about half of the containers they were packed in, with the exception of the waffles. Overall, the KFC is pretty solid. If only I was able to order just the chicken, that would be preferable for me. Either way, I'll definitely be back. read more
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Is your batter dairy-free? Is your burger/sandwich buns dairy-free or do you have dairy-free options?
Hi is the meat from a Halal meat supplier?
Hi Suha, the meat is 100% halal as of our recent menu changes. Everything but the wings is 100% halal as of November 12th, 2021. But please remember to ALWAYS ask the server to double-check that you are receiving 100% halal product. Hope this helps!…
Is the meat halal?
Hi Samina, we have recently undergone a menu change. Originally the chicken came from a halal supplier but we used alcohol in our batter so it was not halal at the time. Since our menu change, we no longer alcohol in our batter and our supplier is…
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